This week we had the first practice week. I am in a school in Over Jerstal, along with Manu.
We have a very nice mentor in the school, Karin. She guides us and we also follow some lessons with her.
The most of the lessons we just have to observe, but already this week on Wednesday we had to give 2 French lessons. We have a really nice class. It are 5 pupils and they are really motivated to learn French. We tried to give them of every skill a little bit. We spoke, listened and wrote.
On Thursday and Friday I had some interesting conversations.
We (Manu and me) think that the level of discipline in Denmark could be better. We also talk a lot about this issue with other teachters. I always say that the accomodation in Denmark is excellent compared to Belgium. But the pupils could be listening better. When I tell that in Belgium we have something like school rules, teachers are often surprised. Ok, I admit that we have maybe to many rules, but sometimes I think there are to less "rules" in Denmark. There are no consequences for behaviour that sometimes needs consequences.
But I am going to try to learn more about this topic in the next 2 weeks!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Visits!
During the Easter weekend I got a visit from a friend, Frederick. He arrived Friday Evening.
After a dinner we went to town. First we visited Jesper, and then we went to town. I showed him Ras and Craizy Daisy. After a nice night we went home.
On Saturday we went to the beach. By car. And we went on the beach. Also by car. We went to Romo. It was a very good trip. We drove up the sand hills and on the sand for about 3 hours! You can see the pictures in the section "Frederick in Denmark".
After our drive on the beach we went to Ribe to eat something. We also took a little walk in the old city center.
In the evening we had a birthday party with Iva, Sylvie, Thora, Kate, Ota, Frederick and myself. We played some games, solved some riddles, drank some wine and had a lot of fun!
On Sunday we could let the child go! We went to Legoland. Despite it was could, Frederick went in short trousers like you can see on the pictures. We visited the Lego Studios, Pirate Island, Cowboy Town and also the Power Builder. It turns and twists you up and down. Very nice!
In the evening we went to see ice Hockey. Vojens won the match with 4 - 2. It was really exciting and a though game.
On Monday we slept until we were awake. In the afternoon we went bowling and in the evening we went to the football match against Vejle. Despite the loss it was a interesting game.
So, twas wat the weekend!
Mojn,
Tim
After a dinner we went to town. First we visited Jesper, and then we went to town. I showed him Ras and Craizy Daisy. After a nice night we went home.
On Saturday we went to the beach. By car. And we went on the beach. Also by car. We went to Romo. It was a very good trip. We drove up the sand hills and on the sand for about 3 hours! You can see the pictures in the section "Frederick in Denmark".
After our drive on the beach we went to Ribe to eat something. We also took a little walk in the old city center.
In the evening we had a birthday party with Iva, Sylvie, Thora, Kate, Ota, Frederick and myself. We played some games, solved some riddles, drank some wine and had a lot of fun!
On Sunday we could let the child go! We went to Legoland. Despite it was could, Frederick went in short trousers like you can see on the pictures. We visited the Lego Studios, Pirate Island, Cowboy Town and also the Power Builder. It turns and twists you up and down. Very nice!
In the evening we went to see ice Hockey. Vojens won the match with 4 - 2. It was really exciting and a though game.
On Monday we slept until we were awake. In the afternoon we went bowling and in the evening we went to the football match against Vejle. Despite the loss it was a interesting game.
So, twas wat the weekend!
Mojn,
Tim
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Haderslev Fodbold Klub
Sport is very important so Manu, Daniel and me decided to join HFK, Haderslev Fodbold Klub.
Last Saturday we had our first training match. We won it 6 - 2. Today we had our second training match. We lost it 3 - 4.
The game today was a difficult one. We only had 12 players, and Daniel injured himself during the warming up. He tried to start the match and he played well, but after a while he couldn't continue because of the injury.
After the first half, we were 1 - 2 behind. Then after the pep talk during the break, we were able to come 3 - 2 in front. But then, when our 2 strikers had a little injury and they couldn't exchange we lost 3 - 4 in the end. Despite the circomstances, it wasn't a bad game. Off course we hope to win our last training match, on Sunday 30 April.
I aslo added some pictures from the game.
Mojn,
Tim
Last Saturday we had our first training match. We won it 6 - 2. Today we had our second training match. We lost it 3 - 4.
The game today was a difficult one. We only had 12 players, and Daniel injured himself during the warming up. He tried to start the match and he played well, but after a while he couldn't continue because of the injury.
After the first half, we were 1 - 2 behind. Then after the pep talk during the break, we were able to come 3 - 2 in front. But then, when our 2 strikers had a little injury and they couldn't exchange we lost 3 - 4 in the end. Despite the circomstances, it wasn't a bad game. Off course we hope to win our last training match, on Sunday 30 April.
I aslo added some pictures from the game.
Mojn,
Tim
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
International Week in a fairytale...
Tim in Haderslev land
Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tim. He was a brave boy. He liked adventure, beer, women and football. After a while, Tim began to grow and grow and grow.
When Tim was very big, he decided to explore the world. So that is why he ended up in Haderslev, Denmark. Overthere he met some people:
The Evil Daniel, Princes Charlotte, Petit Manu, the one of the other bad part of the country and the three mermaids with their beautiful voices. And off course Jette, the Special One!
In the beginning everything went fine. From time to time, Evil Daniel tried to kidnap one of the three mermaids. But the brave Tim always managed to stop him.
So it became they ended up in "International Week Land". In International Week Land they met people from Austria, Germany, Portugal, Holland and Denmark. They tried to know each other and had a lot of fun!
On Monday, Tim met the 2 Portugese Bulldogs. They were very friendly, and one of them is staying at Jette's place. Tim also got in touch with Nice Marije from Holland, and a lot of other people. After the different body language games, Tim went home. You have to know, during the weekend is Tim a hero. So he had to wash his clothes because being a hero is also being dirty.
On Tuesday there was a lesson with stereotypes. Every group had to present a country in stereotypes. It went very good, and Tim was very happy that his beautiful country was represented in the right way!
In the afternoon, we went to Ribe. And despite being a hero, Tim couldn't change the bad weather. In Ribe we also visited a very beautiful Viking Museum.
In the evening, Tim decided to watch some football with José, one of the 2 Portugese Bulldogs.
On Wednesday there was sad news for Tim. The teacher's son where he had to do an observation with Petit Manu was ill so they couldn't go. In the afternoon they found out that the dancing teacher also was ill, so it was little bit an ill day for Tim.
On thursday there was an international afternoon where everybody came to share his experiences with the others. And in the evening there was an Eurosong Festival competition. Tim, Charlotte and Marije did all they could, but unfortunately the jury was bribed so they didn't make it to the finals. Or was it because the singing talents weren't that good....
On Friday we had to present our Portfolio and we had a little farewell lunch. Because this was already the end of the week!
The most important things that I learned this week:
- Not in every country you can shake hands and just kiss on the cheeck. In Denmark they have the culture to hug!
- In the schools of Denmark there is a lot of freedom for the pupils, but sometimes also a lack of discipline. Pupils in Denmark like to go to school, but sometimes they have to much freedom!
Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tim. He was a brave boy. He liked adventure, beer, women and football. After a while, Tim began to grow and grow and grow.
When Tim was very big, he decided to explore the world. So that is why he ended up in Haderslev, Denmark. Overthere he met some people:
The Evil Daniel, Princes Charlotte, Petit Manu, the one of the other bad part of the country and the three mermaids with their beautiful voices. And off course Jette, the Special One!
In the beginning everything went fine. From time to time, Evil Daniel tried to kidnap one of the three mermaids. But the brave Tim always managed to stop him.
So it became they ended up in "International Week Land". In International Week Land they met people from Austria, Germany, Portugal, Holland and Denmark. They tried to know each other and had a lot of fun!
On Monday, Tim met the 2 Portugese Bulldogs. They were very friendly, and one of them is staying at Jette's place. Tim also got in touch with Nice Marije from Holland, and a lot of other people. After the different body language games, Tim went home. You have to know, during the weekend is Tim a hero. So he had to wash his clothes because being a hero is also being dirty.
On Tuesday there was a lesson with stereotypes. Every group had to present a country in stereotypes. It went very good, and Tim was very happy that his beautiful country was represented in the right way!
In the afternoon, we went to Ribe. And despite being a hero, Tim couldn't change the bad weather. In Ribe we also visited a very beautiful Viking Museum.
In the evening, Tim decided to watch some football with José, one of the 2 Portugese Bulldogs.
On Wednesday there was sad news for Tim. The teacher's son where he had to do an observation with Petit Manu was ill so they couldn't go. In the afternoon they found out that the dancing teacher also was ill, so it was little bit an ill day for Tim.
On thursday there was an international afternoon where everybody came to share his experiences with the others. And in the evening there was an Eurosong Festival competition. Tim, Charlotte and Marije did all they could, but unfortunately the jury was bribed so they didn't make it to the finals. Or was it because the singing talents weren't that good....
On Friday we had to present our Portfolio and we had a little farewell lunch. Because this was already the end of the week!
The most important things that I learned this week:
- Not in every country you can shake hands and just kiss on the cheeck. In Denmark they have the culture to hug!
- In the schools of Denmark there is a lot of freedom for the pupils, but sometimes also a lack of discipline. Pupils in Denmark like to go to school, but sometimes they have to much freedom!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Big discussion!
On friday 29 february we had citizenship and globalisation. In the beginning I found this a very difficult course. I didn´t know what the goal was. But now it is becoming clear to me.
During this course, we had to present how we in our country work on this subject. I had to present it with Charlotte and Manu for Belgiu. I presented it for the primary school (6 - 12 years old). Charlotte and Manu presented it for the lower secondary school (12 - 15 years old).
In Belgium we don´t have a subject called "citizenship and globalisation". It is something hidden. We work on it all the time. Some exemples:
- We have student councils where they can give ideas about school;
- The pupils have to respect some rules. Because in daily life, you also have to handle with this rules. This rules are arranged by the teachers and everybody knows them.
- ...
In primary school we also have a subject "World Education". In that subject we also try to make the pupils aware of their citizenship trough "educations" like peace education.
Then the other countries also had to represent their citizenship in their schools.
After this presentation, we had a discussion. We had a task. We had to explain what were the biggest challenges to handle with at school. For exemple "globalisation of the world". Is this good or not? How can we do something against it?
After this we had a big discussion. It was about the freedom of speech. Were the papers right to publish the cartoons 2 years ago and now again? Or made they fun of the Islam? That was the hot topic. The discussion lasted for an hour, and after it we were really tired!
In the afternoon we had Danish with Leif. We had to make some sentences with the words we already learned.
And after this, it was weekend!
During this course, we had to present how we in our country work on this subject. I had to present it with Charlotte and Manu for Belgiu. I presented it for the primary school (6 - 12 years old). Charlotte and Manu presented it for the lower secondary school (12 - 15 years old).
In Belgium we don´t have a subject called "citizenship and globalisation". It is something hidden. We work on it all the time. Some exemples:
- We have student councils where they can give ideas about school;
- The pupils have to respect some rules. Because in daily life, you also have to handle with this rules. This rules are arranged by the teachers and everybody knows them.
- ...
In primary school we also have a subject "World Education". In that subject we also try to make the pupils aware of their citizenship trough "educations" like peace education.
Then the other countries also had to represent their citizenship in their schools.
After this presentation, we had a discussion. We had a task. We had to explain what were the biggest challenges to handle with at school. For exemple "globalisation of the world". Is this good or not? How can we do something against it?
After this we had a big discussion. It was about the freedom of speech. Were the papers right to publish the cartoons 2 years ago and now again? Or made they fun of the Islam? That was the hot topic. The discussion lasted for an hour, and after it we were really tired!
In the afternoon we had Danish with Leif. We had to make some sentences with the words we already learned.
And after this, it was weekend!
Physical Education Jump
Thursday 28 february we had our first lesson of Physical education. Because of a fault in communication we didn´t have our lesson on tuesday.
It was a lesson where we had to learn a jump. It seemed difficult, but the teacher showed us how we had to do it in different steps. In that way, it became very clear. We practiced the steps, and in the end we did the jump. It wasn´t that bad, but I´m afraid I need a little more practice to complete it very well!
It was a lesson where we had to learn a jump. It seemed difficult, but the teacher showed us how we had to do it in different steps. In that way, it became very clear. We practiced the steps, and in the end we did the jump. It wasn´t that bad, but I´m afraid I need a little more practice to complete it very well!
The king and the princess
On wednesday 27 february we had to make a story. The teacher gave us a song, and we had to make a dialogue with it. I worked together with Charlotte and Manu. We invented next story:
There was a princess who wanted to marry a prince. But her father didn´t like the prince, so she couldn´t marry the prince. At first, the princess begged to marry her prince. Then she became mad and at the end she started crying.
I played the princess, Manu was the king and Charlotte showed the pictures.
The the others also had to made a story. You can see their results on their weblogs! I think it was a good performance of everybody.
The 2 German students, Finja and börries, also attended the show. They saw everything was very good!
There was a princess who wanted to marry a prince. But her father didn´t like the prince, so she couldn´t marry the prince. At first, the princess begged to marry her prince. Then she became mad and at the end she started crying.
I played the princess, Manu was the king and Charlotte showed the pictures.
The the others also had to made a story. You can see their results on their weblogs! I think it was a good performance of everybody.
The 2 German students, Finja and börries, also attended the show. They saw everything was very good!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Busy!
Hello, long time no see!
The only reason for that is that it is very busy over here. I like that it is very busy, but work also has to take place!
Last week was a very busy week. This was so because there were 3 birthdays (Charlotte, Daniel and me) and also we had some interesting courses.
Last monday we had history and school and education in Denmark. The lesson about history last monday gave us a global vision about the history of Denmark. The lesson went fast, but I like an energetic teacher. I think Jorn who tells us about this is really an expert. He also teaches with a lot of passion.
We also had a lesson of history on friday. Then Jorn told us about the area overhere, that they became independent in 1920, he told about the relationships with Germany and about the wars. He really tries to interact us in the lessons. This is a teaching style I really appreciate.
Often we also has lesson about school and education. I think the education system in Denmark is becoming clear to me. The main differences with the education system are clear. Because this week we also visited a school, and the same differences came clear to me.
The differences with the Belgium education system:
- The pupils has a lot of freedom, but also more responbilities;
- The teacher is more a guide then really "he knows everything and he wants to tell everything";
- Lessons overhere in general only last untill 14.00. In Belgium lessons last untill 15.30.
On wednesday we had an artistic lesson. We had to draw a portrait about ourselve. That didn´t work out for me, because I don´t have the patience. But it turned out that Daniel is a pretty good drawer!
In afternoon, we had a meeting with the cooking class. It was an international buffet, with food from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark. First we cooked together and then, off course, we ate it and we had a good time!
On thursday there was a guest speaker. He told us more about "English across the curriculum". For me, who hasn´t English as a subject it was also very interesting. Because I also can use some tips for learning French when I am back in Belgium. I think the most important thing to do is to give the children always a context.
Then the birthdays...
With 3 birthdays in one week, you are obliged to give a party! So, on saturday evening, we had a birthday dinner. Daniel, Charlotte and myself cooked, with assistence from Iva, Manu and Gerard (Charlotte´s boyfriend). We also invited the 2 German students who are here for 2 weeks. It was really a cosy evening, with good food, a good chat and wine. Sunday it was like a lazy sunday for me, because I could use the rest!
So, that was the most important of last week,
Mojn,
Tim
The only reason for that is that it is very busy over here. I like that it is very busy, but work also has to take place!
Last week was a very busy week. This was so because there were 3 birthdays (Charlotte, Daniel and me) and also we had some interesting courses.
Last monday we had history and school and education in Denmark. The lesson about history last monday gave us a global vision about the history of Denmark. The lesson went fast, but I like an energetic teacher. I think Jorn who tells us about this is really an expert. He also teaches with a lot of passion.
We also had a lesson of history on friday. Then Jorn told us about the area overhere, that they became independent in 1920, he told about the relationships with Germany and about the wars. He really tries to interact us in the lessons. This is a teaching style I really appreciate.
Often we also has lesson about school and education. I think the education system in Denmark is becoming clear to me. The main differences with the education system are clear. Because this week we also visited a school, and the same differences came clear to me.
The differences with the Belgium education system:
- The pupils has a lot of freedom, but also more responbilities;
- The teacher is more a guide then really "he knows everything and he wants to tell everything";
- Lessons overhere in general only last untill 14.00. In Belgium lessons last untill 15.30.
On wednesday we had an artistic lesson. We had to draw a portrait about ourselve. That didn´t work out for me, because I don´t have the patience. But it turned out that Daniel is a pretty good drawer!
In afternoon, we had a meeting with the cooking class. It was an international buffet, with food from Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany and Denmark. First we cooked together and then, off course, we ate it and we had a good time!
On thursday there was a guest speaker. He told us more about "English across the curriculum". For me, who hasn´t English as a subject it was also very interesting. Because I also can use some tips for learning French when I am back in Belgium. I think the most important thing to do is to give the children always a context.
Then the birthdays...
With 3 birthdays in one week, you are obliged to give a party! So, on saturday evening, we had a birthday dinner. Daniel, Charlotte and myself cooked, with assistence from Iva, Manu and Gerard (Charlotte´s boyfriend). We also invited the 2 German students who are here for 2 weeks. It was really a cosy evening, with good food, a good chat and wine. Sunday it was like a lazy sunday for me, because I could use the rest!
So, that was the most important of last week,
Mojn,
Tim
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Icehockey
Friday night I saw an ice hockey match. I found it very exciting. It was Vojens against Elsbjerg, a "derby".
In the beginning the match was equal going on, but in the second half it was clear that Vojens would win it.
The match ended 6 - 1 for Vojens. You can see pictures in the picture section!
In the beginning the match was equal going on, but in the second half it was clear that Vojens would win it.
The match ended 6 - 1 for Vojens. You can see pictures in the picture section!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Difference in school systems
Today we had our first lesson about the difference in schoolsystems. It provided to be a very interesting lesson.
At first we had to tell our impressions about the observations we did. After we said our impressions, our lector agreed with this.
Our impressions:
- Few rules;
- A lot of freedom for the pupils;
- A little bit chaos during te lessons;
- The goal of the lesson isn't always clear.
Also there is not much discipline from the pupils, en I think that makes it very hard to teach sometimes.
I think the most important of the Danish schoolsystem is the participation of the students. Like our teacher said, they like to go to school overhere and I believe it. And that is also very important.
Tomorrow we have this lesson again, so to be continued...
At first we had to tell our impressions about the observations we did. After we said our impressions, our lector agreed with this.
Our impressions:
- Few rules;
- A lot of freedom for the pupils;
- A little bit chaos during te lessons;
- The goal of the lesson isn't always clear.
Also there is not much discipline from the pupils, en I think that makes it very hard to teach sometimes.
I think the most important of the Danish schoolsystem is the participation of the students. Like our teacher said, they like to go to school overhere and I believe it. And that is also very important.
Tomorrow we have this lesson again, so to be continued...
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Copenhagen
During the holiday we visited Copenhagen. It was a very lovely trip, also thanks to Carsten and Monica. Because Monica had live in Copenhagen for a couple of years, she knew some nice places.
The first day we visited The National Museum. After this visit we went out for dinner. When we were back at the hostel, we just drunk something in the bar and then we went to our rooms to sleep.
On Wednesday, We visited the Museum of Art. I really liked it. There were a lot of weird sculptures, but I thaught it was very nice. Before this visit, we visited the Little Marmaid (or how do you write it?). She was little, like the name.
In the afternoon we had some free time. I used it to walk around and to discover were Fiserk Tower, the great Shopping Center was.
On the last day we saw the quards changing, and we also took a water taxi. This was very nice. We saw Copenhagen in a different way.
When we were back home in Haderslev, I was really tired. So when I was home I went straight to bed!
The first day we visited The National Museum. After this visit we went out for dinner. When we were back at the hostel, we just drunk something in the bar and then we went to our rooms to sleep.
On Wednesday, We visited the Museum of Art. I really liked it. There were a lot of weird sculptures, but I thaught it was very nice. Before this visit, we visited the Little Marmaid (or how do you write it?). She was little, like the name.
In the afternoon we had some free time. I used it to walk around and to discover were Fiserk Tower, the great Shopping Center was.
On the last day we saw the quards changing, and we also took a water taxi. This was very nice. We saw Copenhagen in a different way.
When we were back home in Haderslev, I was really tired. So when I was home I went straight to bed!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Citizenship and globalisation
On friday we had a course called citizenship and globalisation. In advance, we had to read a difficult text about it.
In course we found out that citizenship and globalisation is about the Danish identity, and how to achieve that. I think. It wasn't easy, but I hope to understand more of it during the following courses. For the moment it is all a little bit abstract to me.
In course we also had to write down our pre understandings about Denmark. Then we had to tell to each other.
I think and I hope that during this course, there will be also some discussions with the others about our own identity and the differences. We will see about that.
In course we found out that citizenship and globalisation is about the Danish identity, and how to achieve that. I think. It wasn't easy, but I hope to understand more of it during the following courses. For the moment it is all a little bit abstract to me.
In course we also had to write down our pre understandings about Denmark. Then we had to tell to each other.
I think and I hope that during this course, there will be also some discussions with the others about our own identity and the differences. We will see about that.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
School visit
Today we went to a school to see how they teach overhere. There are some great differences with how they teach in my country:
- The children have a lot more freedom than they have in Belgium. They go for exemple alone to their class rooms.
- Overhere the teacher gives a short instruction, and then the children work on their own in groups. The main idea is that they learn from each other.
- The children talk to their teachers with their first name.
I liked it very much, and I will tell more about it the next time but now I have a course!
Mojn,
Tim
- The children have a lot more freedom than they have in Belgium. They go for exemple alone to their class rooms.
- Overhere the teacher gives a short instruction, and then the children work on their own in groups. The main idea is that they learn from each other.
- The children talk to their teachers with their first name.
I liked it very much, and I will tell more about it the next time but now I have a course!
Mojn,
Tim
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Pictures!
Hello,
I have put some pictures online! You can see them on the right of my weblog. As you can see, there are 3 divisions:
- Students (This is my class and people I meet at school);
- Haderslev (This is the campus and the city);
- My Home (This is where I sleep).
I hope you will enjoy them!
Mojn,
Tim
I have put some pictures online! You can see them on the right of my weblog. As you can see, there are 3 divisions:
- Students (This is my class and people I meet at school);
- Haderslev (This is the campus and the city);
- My Home (This is where I sleep).
I hope you will enjoy them!
Mojn,
Tim
Monday, February 4, 2008
Hello!
Hey, I am Tim from Belgium. I will be staying in Haderslev, Denmark for 3 months. I am here with 6 other students. You can learn to know them on your right side on their own blogs. I am sure I will enjoy my stay overhere, and I hope you will enjoy this blog!
See you,
Tim
See you,
Tim
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